Ply (Noun)
Meaning 1
One of the strands twisted together to make yarn or rope or thread; often used in combination; "three-ply cord"; "four-ply yarn".
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Meaning 2
(usually in combinations) one of several layers of cloth or paper or wood as in plywood.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The wood is made up of multiple thin plies, which are pressed together to form a strong and durable material.
- Plywood is constructed from layers of wood plies that are glued together with the grain direction alternating between layers.
- The thick cardboard box is made of three plies of paperboard that are laminated together for added strength.
- The table top is made of a composite material consisting of multiple plies of wood veneer.
- The layers of wood plies in the skateboard deck are carefully arranged to provide the right balance of flexibility and rigidity.